Nursery Assistant - Nursery & Pre-School

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to work within a close-knit team of caring professionals all keen to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for the children whilst providing reassurance and support for their parents. 

There is simply no other job quite like it.

Interested in:

Candidates with experience in working with children who will be friendly, helpful and approachable with impeccable standards of hygiene and attention to detail.

Our perfect match will possess the following essential attributes:

• Experience in an early years setting is essential to meet the needs of the role
• Good communication skills
• Committed to delivering high levels of customer service
• Ability to work in a team
• Flexibility, determination and the ability to cope well under pressure
• Immaculate personal presentation and hygiene standards
• Time management skills
• A warm smiling face that makes every child feel special
• Must be able to distribute warm hugs, as and when required
• The ability to count the heads of numerous moving small people
• Must be prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace
• Love being outside come rain or shine
• Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many young children and their families
• Early Years Educator (Level 3 or equivalent) is extremely advantageous

This post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the nature of the business.

Availability:

We have 1 full-time position available, offering 38 hours per week to cover 4 days out of 5, Monday - Friday. This is a temporary contract with a view to becoming permanent upon completion of the contract. 

Flexibility to provide support during periods of sickness or holidays is essential to meet the commercial needs of the business.

Salary:

We are proud to offer competitive salaries in excess of the National Minimum Wage.

Employee Benefits:

Our dedicated employees benefit from a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits*, including:

• Complimentary Health Club Membership (following a qualifying period) and discounted Membership for partners
• Complimentary Annual Health Check
• Free annual Aqua Thermal Journey
• Four Health Club family day passes per year for friends and family
• 35% discount at all Ribby Hall Village eateries
• 35% discount off The Spa’s Aqua Thermal Journey, Treatments and Hotel stays
• Staff Card Loyalty Points
• Preferential rates for self-catering accommodation
• 10% discount on Ribby Hall Village Nursery costs
• Access to a variety of health and wellbeing schemes, including Medicash membership
• Personal uniform
• Automatic enrolment pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee long service rewards
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Employee Referral Programme
• Annual Employee Celebration
• Based in over 130 acres of beautiful countryside

*subject to terms and conditions

Closing date for applications:  9th December 2024 

This position may close early if applicant numbers permit.  

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.  Should you need any adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know.